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The beginning of Shanghai Jazz
Jazz was introduced in China in the early 1920s' - 30s'. -
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Shanghai Jazz, Then and Now
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Shanghai Jazz being criticized.
Li Jun Hui's work was deemed to be "pornographic' and "fleshy". The term "yellow music" was used to describe his compositions. -
The fall of Shanghai Jazz.
Jazz did not last long in China. -
The emergence of The Clear Wind Dance Band
Du Yu Sheng called for the creation of The Clear Wind Dance Band. They were the first all-Chinese jazz group to perform at Yangtze River dance hall. -
Deng Xiao Ping allowed cultural freedom.
Jazz music was again a form of art after cultural freedom was introduced at the Communist Part 3rd Plenum. -
Shanghai Jazz was reborn.
In the 21st century, Jazz reemerged in Shanghai and Shanghai Jazz was reborn and until today, we can appreciate Shanghai Jazz at bars and pubs.